Ascension Osteria in Auckland Menu

 ANTIPASTI PANE

• (the Italian way to start your meal)
• Pane Alla Pizzaiola $7.50
  • garlic pizza bread (v)
• Olive e feta marinate $10.50
  • marinated feta and olives (v)
• Pane con pepperoncino $7.50
  • chili pizza bread (v)
• Bruschetta $13.50
  • with daily toppings ask for today’s selection
• Pane al formaggio $8.50
  • cheese pizza bread (v)
• Pane pizza $9.50
  • pizza bread served with olive oil and balsamic (v)

 COLD AND HOT APPETISERS

• Caprese Mosaic $25.50
  • Tomato, boconccini, basil and herb oil (g.f) (v)
• Prosciutto Crudo $26.50
  • Parma ham, melon, rocket leaves, cracked pepper, balsamic vinegar and extra virgin olive oil (g.f)
• Affettato $25.50
  • Platter with mixed Italian dry cured meat, artisan salami with olives, gherkins, mustard and home-made bread (g.f available on request)
• Epicurean Platter for 2 $75.00
  • Selection of dry cured meat, salamis, cheese, olives, pickles, mustard, relishes, wood-roasted peppers, gherkins, olive oil and home-made bread (g.f available on request, vegetarian on request)
• Calamari Croccanti $21.50
  • Crispy calamari, lemon wedges, Italian parsley, paprika aioli and lemon zest (g.f)
• Fegatini al Marsala $21.50
  • Pan-fried chicken livers in sweet Marsala sauce with crispy potato pave, mushrooms, bacon, shallots and mixed green leaves (g.f)
• Fried Cheese Balls $15.50
  • The combination of mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, feta and fontina cheese, breadcrumbed and fried. Served on a bed of arugula accompanied by romesco sauce (v)

 CONTORNI AND SIDE SALADS

• Verdure di Stagione $9.50
  • Fresh seasonal vegetables with roasted hazelnut, lemon and olive oil (v)
• Palatine fritter $7.50
  • bowl of fries
• Caesar salad $22.50
  • Caesar salad with bacon, egg, anchovies, croutons and cos parmesan Option with chicken available
• Garden salad $12.50
  • Daily fresh salads and vegetables from our garden dressed with raspberry vinegar and extra virgin olive oil (v)
• Kumara fries $7.50
  • bowl of kumara fries

 PASTA MAINS

• Spaghetti con Frutti di Mare $29.50
  • Spaghetti with selected mixed seafood, olive oil, Italian parsley and garlic in Napolitano sauce
• Gnocchi di Casa $28.50
  • Made daily by our chefs with primavera sauce, feta, baby spinach, broad beans, peas, pesto and drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and Italian herbs (v)
• Tagliatelle Pomodoro $28.50
  • Shallots, extra garlic, combination of tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, Napolitano sauce and Grana Padano and parsley (v)

 MAINS

• Pancia di Maiale $41.50
  • Twice cooked pork belly, prawn, with romesco sauce, baby grilled capsicum, baby leek, fennel, potato, jus (g.f on request)
• Filetto di Manzo $44.50
  • Charred beef fillet, bone marrow, aubergine paste, potato gratin, zucchini, baby onions, jus (g.f)
• Pancia di Agnello $42.50
  • Crispy lamb belly with carrot puree, roasted baby heirloom carrots, peas, broad beans brocollini, baby onion and lamb jus (g.f)
• Pesce del Mercato $41.50
  • Pan-fried market fish, potato, and silver beet crush, mixed seafood in aromatic “broth” all’ aqua pizza (g.f)
• Duo di Anatra $44.50
  • Pan roasted duck breast and crumbed duck leg meat, orange jelly, orange segments, endive, radish, polenta and duck orange jus (g.f on request)

 PIZZERIA-GOURMET PIZZAS

• (All pizzas served with rocket, oregano and shaved Grana Padano)
• Margherita $26.50
  • Mozzarella, tomato, olive oil and fresh basil (v)
• Napoletana $26.50
  • Tomato, roasted onion, capers, anchovies, garlic, and mozzarella
• Pepperoni $26.50
  • Spicy salami, tomato, capsicum, chili, mozzarella
• Della Casa $28.50
  • Chicken, tomato, mushrooms, and mozzarella
• Quatro Stagione $28.50
  • Tomato, artichokes, mozzarella, mushrooms, salami, and bacon
• Capricciosa $28.50
  • Prosciutto, mushrooms, tomato, artichokes, olives and mozzarella
• Marinara $29.50
  • Tomato, mixed seafood, basil, garlic, and mozzarella
• 6 Course Degustation Menu $149.00
  • 1st Caprese, 2nd Cheese Balls, 3rd Duo de anatta (Duck), 4th Pancia di Maiale (Pork),5th Sorbet, 6th Degustation of Chocolate. The description is for one person only. Per Person
• 6 Course Degustation with matching wines $189.00
  • 1st Caprese with the Druid Chardonnay 2nd Cheese Balls with the Bellerose Rose,3rd Duck with the 12 Apostles Malbec, 4th Pork with the Bell Ringer Pinotage, 5th Sorbet (palate cleanser), 6th Degustation of Chocolate with the Rogue Flora The description is for one person only Per Person

480 Matakana Road, Laly Haddon Place,Matakana, Laly Haddon Place, Matakana, Auckland, 0985, New Zealand

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